Chelsea have a decision to make in January regarding the depth of available centre-backs at Enzo Maresca's disposal.

Chelsea have a rare free midweek coming up, which could help them steady the ship and focus on strengthening their top-four credentials

Chelsea’s defence has been dodgy all season – some good games, some bad games, but a lot of clean sheets thrown away.For a long period that didn’t hurt them too much, as the attackers were

Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana hasn't played for the Blues since the start of December, but his hamstring problems might not be as serious as manager Enzo Maresca fears

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has hit back at criticism over his substitutions in recent matches following their draw to Crystal Palace. Cole Palmer opened the scor

Marc Guehi is said to be the Blues' top target for the January window, with the centre-back lining up for Palace against his former club on Saturday. Taking to Twitter, Romano wrote: "Chelsea are seriously considering to bring in one more centre-back this month.

But it is Chelsea’s lack of control during matches that is providing a test for him now. The 2-0 defeat at Ipswich Town means Chelsea have lost successive games for the first time under Maresca. They have failed to score in successive away games too and ended 2024 picking up just one point from their final three league matches.

Former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel has accused Nicolas Jackson of not scoring enough after the forward drew another blank in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace. The Blues’ lack of composure in the final third saw Enzo Maresca ’s side drop more crucial points in the Premier League.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has said France centre-back Wesley Fofana could miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn hamstring.

The results of football.london's Chelsea transfer poll are in and supporters have had their say on what the club should do this winter